In the end, Eastern Conference coach Pat Riley chose Ewing, skipping Daugherty, to ensure Ewing didn't spend the All-Star game at home resting.
Before the game started, the stars gathered in the locker room to prepare.
This is Gan Guoyang's ninth All-Star appearance; he's undoubtedly a veteran now.
When he walked into the locker room, everyone temporarily paused what they were doing.
They fixed their eyes on Ah Gan, and those familiar with him went over to embrace him.
Juniors like Danny Manning, Dan Majerle, and Sean Elliott seemed a bit uneasy.
Stockton gave up a spot for Gan Guoyang to sit down.
Gan Guoyang joked with Stockton, saying, "John, how about you taking the All-Star MVP this time?"
Stockton was taken aback and quickly replied, "Oh no, I have no interest in the MVP. Besides..."
"Besides what? This year's All-Star is in Salt Lake City, so the MVP should be yours."
"In the Chicago All-Star, they didn't give it to Jordan either."
